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MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST
6am–9am weekdays
Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast show.
Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.
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Mark the Week: Hmmm, elimination?
William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley: 2/10 "Because they are idiots. But, by weeks end, I found our reaction to them about as bad as their actions, making us about...
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Grant Dalton: Auckland will 'always be in the mix' to host next Am Cup
The prospect of the next America's Cup being defended on our shores remains a possibility. It comes as the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand...
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Mike Hosking: The Māori Party need to take a leaf from ACT's book
The Māori Party's petition to change the name of New Zealand is, of course, going nowhere, which may ultimately be an indication as to where the party itself is...
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THE RE-WRAP: Let's Play Level Lotto
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) What's it Gonna Be?/From Minor to Major/Mark the Week/Don't Come Around Here No More
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Kiwi footwear company releases world-first biodegradable shoe
A Kiwi footwear has done a world first; creating a fully biodegradable shoe. It's come from Orba and is called the Ghost Sneaker, made entirely of natural materials,...
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Former Defence Minister: We need to show bigger commitment to maritime security
A former Defence Minister says New Zealand needs to get more involved if we want to build a better relationship with our allies. New Zealand was left out of a...
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Former Blackcap ahead of first tour to Pakistan since 2003
The Blackcaps playing cricket in Pakistan is officially a thing again, as of tonight. We haven't been back since 2003 when the tour was cancelled mid-way through...
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Ministry of Health looks to ease standards on medicinal cannabis
Changes are on the way for medicinal cannabis medicines in this country. The Ministry of Health are looking to ease the strict standards for the medicines, all...
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Govt tops up Covid Fund by an extra $7 billion, GDP up 2.8%
Grant Robertson's remaining optimistic when it comes to our economy. Gross Domestic Product grew by 2.8 percent in the June quarter, more than twice what the market...
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Kiwi actor on starring in the return of Packed to the Rafters
One of Australia's most iconic shows is making a grand comeback. Packed to the Rafters, one of the most popular dramas to ever hit Australian and New Zealand screens,...
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Great Kiwi Bakeoff judge on whether millennials make bad reality TV
Do millennials make for below-par reality tv? The UK's hugely popular "The Great British Bake Off" has announced it's cast for the new season and it's one of the...
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Mike Hosking: We're starting to hit the vaccine resistance wall
You could see it coming from a mile away. We're now hitting vaccine resistance. We have done well with about 78 percent of the eligible population jabbed or booked...
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THE RE-WRAP: Seymour Soars
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Collins Crumbles/The Dreaded Slowdown/Equal Hate for All Please/Fact Checking Fake News/Lasso...
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Former Olympian on WADA reviewing cannabis as a banned substance
In a potential big step for the anti-doping the world, the World Anti-Doping Agency is set to review whether cannabis should continue to be a banned substance. The...
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Michael Plank: 90% vax rate needed to manage future outbreaks
A warning that New Zealand can't take a "she'll be right" approach to our vaccination rate. New modelling shows if our vaccination rate reaches the 70s or low 80s,...
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Air NZ hopes hydrogen-powered aircraft will be part of fleet by 2030
Air New Zealand wants to fly hydrogen-powered aircraft. It's teaming up with Airbus to research such planes. Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking says...
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David Seymour: There is a growing appetite for change in Government
David Seymour is closing in on National in two recent opinion polls. A Curia poll conducted for the Taxpayers' Union, puts the Act Party on 14.9 per cent - while...
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$40 million lost in schools since 2019 due to lack of international students
A lack of foreign pupils is likely to mean more pain for schools next year. Primary, intermediate and secondary schools lost $40 million in revenue between 2019...
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Disappointment at Govt dismissal of seperate MIQ facility for athletes
Disappointment that the Government have automatically dismissed a separate MIQ facility for our athletes. We already know the plight of our athletes overseas;...
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Mike Hosking: When will the Govt realise it's powerless over housing?
It was January this year when our Prime Minister had returned from holiday, determined to address a wrong that needed righting. She had decided, or most likely...
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Pollies: Vaccine demand, Wānaka couple and terror inquiry
Last week Auckland couple William Willis, 35, and Hannah Rawnsley, 26, escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage on social media. Mark...
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Andrew Little: Like to see 90% vax rate before restrictions can ease
The Health Minister has bold ambitions for New Zealand's vaccination rate. A range of initiatives are being rolled out to increase vaccination numbers, with six...
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THE RE-WRAP: On the Levels
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Wednesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We Ever Coming Down?/Duelling Roadmaps/Selective Commenting/Hosk On House Prices/Happy...
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Akl Airport launches vaccination campaign, incentives to get jabbed
Auckland Airport and some big names in business are coming together in our first real mass incentive push to get people vaccinated. The drive thru vaccine site...
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Reputation Management expert on whether Wānaka couple can recover
The Auckland couple who travelled to Wānaka have outed themselves and apologised. They are 35-year-old William Willis and 26-year-old Hannah Rawnsley. In their...
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Calls for targeted help for businesses via a Covid loan scheme
Another plea for help from Auckland businesses. Heart of the City says Covid-19 has had a severe impact on companies and the cries for help are escalating. Chief...
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Foodstuffs North Island vows to clean up its act
Foodstuffs North Island is vowing to clean up its act. A Commerce Commission report's found anti-competitive behaviour and excess profits were some of the main...
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Chinese businessman hadn't heard from ex-wife since 2017, receives call day before book released
Great insight into the inner workings of the Chinese regime. Desmond Shum was born in Shanghai and raised in Hong Kong; he grew up poor but rose through the ranks...
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'Game-changer' cancer blood test trials held by NHS
Britain's NHS has completed day one of a new blood test trial...that could revolutionise survival and treatment rates of cancer. It will see 140,000 volunteers...
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Mike Hosking: Is it time to end the daily Covid briefings?
Gladys Berejiklian has probably done Australia a favour. She's not doing her 11 o'clock Covid update anymore, because the state is reopening. She's got bigger fish...
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THE RE-WRAP: That Bloody Couple
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Tuesday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Keep the Focus on Them - Not the Parents/Daily Pressers No More/Actual Probing Questions/Covid...
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Dunedin set to lose popular student bar
Dunedin is set to lose one of its popular student bars. The Starters Bar is set to close down, due to health and safety concerns around the building. The bar,...
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Study shows toilet training cows could have environmental benefits
The toilet training of cows could have great environmental benefits. Auckland University researchers, along with German colleagues, have shown bovines can be trained...
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Poll shows Auckland schools want holidays unchanged
It seems most Auckland primary and intermediate schools want the holidays to stay put. Some parents want the break moved forward so they don't have to supervise...
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Mystery case numbers trending in right direction
Ashley Bloomfield is remaining positive about the chances of Auckland moving to Alert Level Three next week. The city will remain at Level Four and the rest of...
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Wellington City Mission: Thrift shop flipping is not an issue
Wellington's City Mission has no objection to thrift shop flipping. Some questions have been raised around the ethics of buying items from op shops and then selling...
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Regional New Zealand house prices catching up with Auckland
House prices in regional New Zealand are catching up with Auckland. Latest OneRoof and Valocity figures show the national average property value has hit $1 million...
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Bush alludes to Capitol rioters when condemning extremists behind 9/11 attacks
Former President George W. Bush called on Americans Saturday to confront domestic violent extremists, comparing them to violent extremists abroad and warning that...
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Quade Cooper the hero with winning penalty as Wallabies stun Springboks
Quade Cooper has made a remarkable return to test rugby, kicking a penalty goal after the siren to secure the Wallabies a 28-26 win over world champions South Africa. Cooper,...
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Tennis commentator: The neutrals would prefer to see Djokovic win to make history
This year's US Open is one for the record books. Emma Raducanu became the first ever qualifier to win, whilst Novak Djokovic seeks to achieve the Calendar Slam. He...
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Sydneysiders fume over packed beaches after 'heavy handed' Western suburbs arrest
Images showing thousands of maskless Sydneysiders on the beach have left a bad taste in the mouths of many but others have defended the activity as being "safe". The...
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THE RE-WRAP: A Depressing Inevitability
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Going Nowhere/Very Different Takes/Gobbing In a Vial/When Do We Get To See It?/He's Not...
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Mike Hosking: Time for Government to be brave in the face of Covid
If you haven't worked it out yet, Auckland is going nowhere. Neither is the rest of the country because of it. So, Level 4 and Level 2 it is. In that sense there...
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National leader: Criticism for Siouxsie Wiles comments are politically motivated
Judith Collins is defending her comments about prominent microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles. The Auckland University Covid expert has faced criticism for taking her mask...
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Business advocate: Wage subsidy scheme looks after employees, not businesses
There are calls for the Government to look at ways other than using the wage subsidy to assist businesses hard-hit by the Auckland lockdown. Businesses are desperately...
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Epidemiologist: Changing alert levels on Wednesday for Auckland is extremely risky
An alert level change may be out of the question in Auckland. Cabinet will meet today to reassess alert levels for our largest city, and the rest of the country. But...
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Mark the Week: Christchurch was the wake-up call
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Level 2: 6/10 "Because it isn't Level...
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Helen Clark: America didn't see 9/11 attacks coming
A sense that before the September 11 terror attacks, Americans felt it would never happen to them. This weekend marks 20 years since the deadly attacks in New York. Former...
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Mike Hosking: We're becoming more and more isolated from the world
A couple of big announcements that are worth giving some thought to, and making a few comparisons. A roadmap of sorts was announced in New South Wales. The vaccinated...
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Redcliffe Dolphins GM on hosting Warriors for 2020
The Warriors officially have a base in Australia for next year - and it's one that should mean they won't have to be constantly moving around. They'll be at Redcliffe,...
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THE RE-WRAP: Duelling Roadmaps
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) How Do We Get Out of Here?/Mark the Week/Meat Man Sympathy/Level Lotto/Back In the Matrix
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Sleep expert: Putting your alarm clock out of reach means better slumber
An expert says keeping alarm clocks out of sight could help you sleep better. Studies overseas suggest technology before bed is not a good mix. They show avoiding...
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National calls for public inquiry into supermarket terror attack
National wants a public inquiry into the supermarket terror attack, saying it would show whether there are any gaps in our response. Newly-minted Counter-terrorism...
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New South Wales told to expect a 'surge' in Covid-19 cases
Australia can expect Covid cases to continue to rise. 9News Australia reporter Charles Croucher told Mike Hosking New South Wales is being told to expect a surge. "We're...
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NZ company hopes to trial Covid-19 immunity testing from next month
Immunity testing could soon be used as a vital tool in the fight against Covid-19. Orbis Diagnostics is developing technology, which will be capable of taking...
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Former BBC 'War on Terror' journalist in the US reflects on 9/11 and what has happened since
This week, it is 20 years since the planes flew into the buildings in New York and the world changed forever And what happened that day would lead to the invasion...
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Mike Hosking: We have to push ahead with our re-opening plans
If you missed what Chris Hipkins told Parliament yesterday, the re-opening plan is on ice. The Sir David Skegg plan, the trial of people who go offshore, come back...
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THE RE-WRAP: Grand Reopening Off
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Let's Just Hope It's Postponed, Not Cancelled/Wonky Watch/A Rate to Celebrate/Booster...
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Deputy PM: Reopening of the country remains well on track
The Government may have to rethink how it goes about re-opening the country early next year, thanks to the Delta strain of Covid-19. It may also have to slightly...
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Disappointment over lack of support for NZ Sports Hall of Fame
There's disappointment over the lack of support for the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. The museum, housed at Dunedin’s historic railway station since 1999, includes...
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